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I don't think it is helpful to characterize the Early Middle Ages, except by breaking the time down into smaller parts, relative to locations.
- 350 to 750 - The Early Middle Ages started with a period in which tribal groups, mostly of Germanic origin, overran Western Europe and set up kingdoms there. During this time, the East Roman Empire held together, but began to be attacked by Muslims, losing Palestine and North Africa. Muslims also took over Spain. This is a time possibly best characterized as chaotic, though in the East, the chaos did not begin until about 635.
- 635 to 867 - The Byzantine Empire was itself in a time of chaos, under pressure from Muslims.
- 710 to 840 - Much of Western Europe was united under the Franks, who stopped the advance of the Muslims and established the Carolingian Empire. The later hundred years of this time has been called the Carolingian Renaissance.
- 796 to 1066 has been called the Age of Vikings, a period when the Vikings raided, traded, and conquered territory.
- 867 to 1056 is the time called the Macedonian Renaissance, when there was a renewal of Byzantine culture.
- 936 to 1002 has been called the Ottonian Renaissance, as the Holy Roman Empire had been established and underwent cultural advances.
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What is most of the surviving music from the early middle ages called?
Most of the music from the Early Middle Ages is plainsong or chant.
What was the strongest civilizing force in Europe during the early Middle Ages?
The strongest civilizing force in Europe during the early Middle Ages was the Church.
Who was the German King in the early middle ages?
Charles the Fat, Henry the Fowler, and Otto the Great were among the German kings of the Early Middle Ages. There were others.
Why was Western Europe a frontier land during the early middle ages?
During the early middle ages, 500 - 1000AD, Europe was a frontier land as it was sparsely populated and undeveloped. ;P
Which of the following EXCEPT were created or invented during the early Middle Ages?
typewritters
What characterized the old middle and middle stone age and new stone ages?
He ate it
How did the late middle ages differ from the early middle ages?
The time!✝
Were the Middle Ages in Europe characterized more by hope or despair?
hope
What time was the middle ages?
Early Middle Ages 400 - 700, High Middle Ages 700 - 1300, Late Middle Ages 1300 -1500.
What is most of the surviving music from the early middle ages called?
Most of the music from the Early Middle Ages is plainsong or chant.
Name given to the early middle ages?
Dark Ages
What is the third period of the middle ages called?
The third period of the Middle Ages was the Late Middle Ages. The first is called the Early Middle Ages or the Dark Age. The second period was the High Middle Ages.
Who raced chariots in the Middle Ages?
Chariots were raced in the Byzantine Empire in the Early Middle Ages.
What historical time period did the fall of the roman empire lead to?
The Roman Empire was followed by the Middle Ages: Early Middle Ages (5th to 10th century), High Middle Ages (c. 1001 to 1300) and Late Middle Ages (1300 to 1500).
Was there war in early middle ages?
Plenty of it!
The Middle Ages in Western Europe was characterized by what?
the manor system and the importance of land ownership
Where are there articles on the early middle ages?
There is a link below to an article on the Early Middle Ages. Aside from having a lot of information, it has other links and references.
